https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/500 Whoops! en-US Copyright Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:34:00 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/elections/2026-08-24/taking-on-jack-reed-inside-a-longshot-campaign-for-u-s-senate Incumbent Democrats hold a firm grip on Rhode Island’s federal offices. Can a challenger from the left shake up the status quo? Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:34:00 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/elections/2026-08-24/taking-on-jack-reed-inside-a-longshot-campaign-for-u-s-senate Ian Donnis https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/2026-08-21/tgif-ian-donnis-rhode-island-politics-roundup-for-aug-21-2026 Bally’s offers a reminder on RI’s struggle for more revenue Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:32:07 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/2026-08-21/tgif-ian-donnis-rhode-island-politics-roundup-for-aug-21-2026 Ian Donnis https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/elections/2026-08-21/markey-moulton-make-final-case-to-voters-before-primary U.S. Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton clashed over energy costs, the Iran war and generational change in their final debate before Massachusetts’ Sept. 1 Democratic primary Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:59:26 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/elections/2026-08-21/markey-moulton-make-final-case-to-voters-before-primary Beth Healy https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/economy/2026-08-21/a-new-day-dawns-for-providence-place-as-new-owners-close-on-133m-deal Local ties and retail experience are behind the plan to revive downtown mall. Now about that Costco... Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:40:29 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/economy/2026-08-21/a-new-day-dawns-for-providence-place-as-new-owners-close-on-133m-deal Nancy Lavin https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/transportation/2026-08-21/ripta-board-votes-to-move-ahead-on-new-providence-bus-hub $77 million committed to capital project even as transit advocates decry service cuts Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:34:20 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/transportation/2026-08-21/ripta-board-votes-to-move-ahead-on-new-providence-bus-hub Christopher Shea https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/climate-environment/2026-08-20/bug-off-rhode-island-officials-say-keep-squashing-spotted-lanternflies The invasive species has few natural predators and can damage plants important to the state’s agricultural economy Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:33:01 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/climate-environment/2026-08-20/bug-off-rhode-island-officials-say-keep-squashing-spotted-lanternflies Luis Hernandez